disgruntledowl

I've been lucky to be able to write Horror of Dracula fic for several exchanges these past few years. I'm delighted to know that Hammer Horror fans are out there, and it's been a lot of fun to share a love of the studio's unique take on Dracula with them. My story this year: 

Fascination (10,671 words) 
by disgruntled_owl
for rosecake
Archive Warning: Graphic Depictions of Violence (vampire staking and references to decapitation)
Fandoms: Horror of Dracula (1958), Dracula & Related Fandoms
Relationship: Jonathan Harker & Van Helsing (Hammer)
Characters: Jonathan Harker, Van Helsing (Hammer), Arthur Holmwood, Lucy Holmwood, Mina Holmwood
Additional Tags: Minor Original Character(s), Bavaria, Vampires, Obsession, Vampire Hunters, hammer horror, Hammer films, 19th Century, Backstory, Vampire Staking, Minor Character Death, Vampire Decapitation, Pre-Canon, Friendship, Libraries

Summary: An elegant stranger arrives at the Karlstadt Municipal Archive, seeking the histories of Bavarian nobles for a mysterious purpose. Librarian Jonathan Harker aids the visitor in his research and becomes captivated by him and his secret mission. As sinister events begin happening in Karlstadt, Harker sinks deeper into his obsession until he learns the dark truths that will change his life forever.

( Notes and Thoughts )